This place keeps popping up on my Google search, but because of the lack of reviews, and the…read moreunappetizing pictures, I steered clear of this place until earlier this week. I was also almost about to turn back because of language issues, but then, I was hungry and decided to go for it. At a measly $28, there was little to lose. A choice of two dishes served with rice and soup. This has to be the heartiest meal I've eaten for a meagre HKD 28. And tasty, at that. They have the dishes on display, so you can just point to what you'd want, if you don't speak the language, like me! [facepalm] I got what looked like a vegetable stir-fry with mushrooms and tofu. And the second one that looked hearty was some tofu skin, braised probably. It was a tad sweet, with a touch of black peppers. On using Google translate, it said something Beijing. I quite enjoyed this frugal meal which I ate at The Center, outdoors!

One of my favorite little restaurants in Hong Kong. I find it's hard to find many vegetarian…read morechoices in terms this city, but this is my go-to. Only 35HKD for all you can eat rice/noodles, soup and two huge dishes. The flavors are always great. Come hungry and you will eat until you're full. A hidden gem for vegetarians in Central.

Our elaborate meal had dim sum - of course! Fried rice for the child and mapo tofu. And some…read morewontons in sweet spicy chilli sauce. The dim sum was superb. Thin and translucent to the point of being almost entirely transparent. The fried rice was simple but tasted great. The mapo tofu didn't have that Sichuan spicy zing to it. We, nevertheless, polished it all off. With jasmine tea on the side. Certainly a place to visit with groups, but they have little low seated tables too, if you want a date meal. Fairly quick service and I know I mentioned the language, but our server spoke English. I know I'll be visiting here again. More photos and detail on the blog - vegetarianvoyager[dot]com. Link also in profile.

Vegans! Vegetarians! Even you, you Gluten Free'ers! Pure Veggie House is just about the only place…read morein Hong Kong where you have multiple meal options, so listen up real good. Try a variety of their dim sum, hot pot and vegetable platters, because everything is tasty, organic and fresh. The first few pages of the menu show where everything is sourced from, so you know it's a priority. There are even a few desserts to round out the meal. The dining experience itself felt authentic as you can get for vegetarian Cantonese cuisine - the staff was attentive, service was efficient and the atmosphere was really pleasant. There were a few Buddhist monks having dinner there too, so that's another sure sign that you're in the right spot. Pro Tips: - Tricky to get here via Subway, best to catch a Red Taxi - Located in a multi-level shopping building, just take the elevator up!

Overall Rating : 5/5 Return: Yes (I did already)…read moreRecommend: Yup, yeah, yes! Taste: 5/5 Superb varieties of coffee beans from around the world (1st day, I really enjoyed the Pour-Over with the Yunnan "Peacock" variety. 2nd day, I ordered the Jawa late using the HK blend beans which are dark, full and nutty) Quality: 5/5 Top-notch sourced coffee beans "seed to cup" Service: 5/5 Barista was very professional and knowledgeable Value: 5/5 Great for what you receive and experience X-Factor: 5/5 Great environment and super relaxing

This is a chain with a store in each neighborhood. It's higher end (than Starbucks) & more food…read morethan coffee. Meals are HK$150-300 a head and coffee is HK$50-75. 3 star food but 5 stare environment. Lovely place to sit if you don't get a stool.

Came here for their coffee and beans and both times were enjoyable. I tried two of their pour overs…read moreand both were great. I like that along with your drink they provide a small glass with ground beans to enhance your coffee experience. The shop overall is a bit small with only a couple seats inside and a few tables outside. If you want to avoid the smoke smells, I recommend you try to snag an inside seat or take your drink to go. Drinks may take a while depending on what you order but they seem to put a lot of care into making a good cup. The baristas were also really nice and knowledgeable in helping me pick what beans to buy. Next time I'm in the area I'll be back!

This is a tiny place but very cute. I'm so glad it survived COVID. The coffee is very good. No tea…read moreand they have a few pastries bought from elsewhere. So come for the coffee and have a seat if there is one.

Barring the time the child spent his summers in India, Mama San by Will Meyrick was the second…read moredinner in three years with a friend couple - one of the few people I've been social with. Relatively reasonably priced cocktails, plenty of vegetarian options and a chic space - the place was good. The drinks and the food, both impressive. The pomelo salad with lime leaf, banana blossom, cucumber and Vietnamese mint was nice and refreshing. The Vietnamese mint has something extra to it, that I quite like. The banana blossoms added that earthiness. Thai dry yellow curry of minced impossible meat with lemongrass was a hit. You could wrap that up in the lettuce cups they served, but I happily ate it without it (because coronavirus and I preferred not to use my hands). Saag burrata - the palak paneer or saag paneer, with burrata instead of paneer was very well executed. Pad thai tasted good, but could've been saucier, if I may. The red curry with pumpkin, tofu, long beans and okra hit the spot on taste and creaminess. The moong dal palak tadka - Indian lentils, while good weren't as great as I can prepare at home. (Yeah, modesty goes for a toss :p) The nasi goreng is hard to mess up and was decent. The only disappointment on the food was stir-fried okra. It didn't taste or look stir-fried and was very raw. If it were just the hubster and I, I would've probably have it re-done.  The drinks were refreshing and tasted well. I had one Hot Mama -gin, ginger, chili and homemade ginger beer with dried citrus fruit. This was followed by a Lemon Chilli Martini - vodka, limoncello, pink grapefruit and lemongrass syrup with chilli and again, dried citrus fruit.  The hubster had a Pineapple Kaffir Lime Margarita - tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice and kaffir lime leaves with a dried slice of pineapple.  After a quiet dinner, it was quite a task to get the children to wrap up and get home.  Pictures on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager

Fusion Asian Food? Never was a fan of "Fusion" things…read more But I guess what makes this place nice is the ambiance and the atmosphere. Otherwise, Skip the food, have a drink, and eat somewhere else.

Demure in size but serious on the caffeine is The Brew Job, one of the better coffee spots in…read morewestern Kowloon. Only a stone's throw away from the Olympia Station, this place is so small that it's easy to miss. For folks looking for a quiet place to chat or some caffeine with a side of WiFi, this place fits the bill. Bear in mind, The Brew Job is no Starbucks. There is no indie music or up and coming artists playing in the background, or a fancy gift card for future purposes. The layout is narrow with super small tables and an even smaller tiny counter. Conversations are bound to be overheard, the smell of the coffee will permeate the room, and patrons are typically in and out constantly. Thankfully the staff is both efficient and friendly. It's a cash only operation, but it's nice knowing they also take Octopus cards. While the cappuccino and ice coffee are my go-tos (under $40), the real motivation for being here is their reasonably fast WiFI and solid, intimate meeting space. There is a parking garage across the street and some bicycle parking areas for commuters. Don't come here in a group of course, but for solo sipping and/or some intimate conversation, this is a quality neighborhood spot.

I stumbled across this cafe on my way from the train station to the hotel on my first day of…read morearrival and ended up enjoying a good breakfast every single morning. It is quite a small place and recommended to groups larger than 3 people. The espresso is quite mild and slightly sour with a tense of fruit aroma. I tried most of the bagels and ciabatta with salmon and pastrami. Breakfast takes some time as everything is prepared freshly. This is definitely a good place to slow down in a busy city and the place to go for people who appreciate third generation coffee.

Little cute coffee place with deserts. But seat (a few outside) could be more comfortable. The…read morelatte i had was good but pricy HK$47. Otherwise, 4 stars.

Check out the barista awards on the back shelf, impressive to note. The breakfast was the star…read morehere, along with great coffee. Big hearty breakfast for a fair price. Would have loved to try more menu items.

Brew Note is your best choice for specialty coffee in the North Point Area. Prices for pour overs…read moreare on the high side even for Hong Kong. Espresso based drinks are more of the stand out. Like most specialty coffee shops in Hong Kong they also serve food. The pastry selection is limited here and choices are pretty limited. They also serve a few hot food items like avocado toast and pasta. I've had the food once and it's above average for a coffee place. Seating is limited so you can't spend too much time here hanging out. Not a place I would recommend to catch up with friends.

Memorable highlights.... Bright royal blue cozy interior…read more Serves some food in addition to coffee. A great local spot to tuck in for coffee, read a book, get out of the rain. Interesting origins and tastes of their basic coffee brews. Not Starbucks. If in the area again, I would support the small coffee house like Brew Note and go again.